Meloni Warns Gaza Flotilla Could Derail Ceasefire
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly warned that a Gaza‑bound flotilla of nearly 50 vessels — carrying activists and high‑profile participants including Greta Thunberg — risks escalating tensions and could 'blow up' a potential ceasefire and the Trump administration’s 20‑point peace plan. Israel has deployed roughly 600 police and naval units, established a special court at Ktzi'ot to process detainees, and is preparing to interdict vessels entering waters inside its exclusive economic zone as the flotilla nears Israeli waters around Yom Kippur.
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🔍 Key Facts
- Giorgia Meloni said on X that forcing a naval blockade breach could make participants 'instruments' of escalation and undermine ceasefire prospects.
- The Global Sumud Flotilla is described as nearly 50 vessels aiming to break Israel's maritime blockade; Greta Thunberg is among notable participants.
- Israel reportedly deployed about 600 police and naval personnel and set up a special processing court at Ktzi'ot Prison; the flotilla was moving into Israel's exclusive economic zone and expected to arrive around Yom Kippur.
📍 Contextual Background
- Under U.S. federal law, attempting to provide material support or resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization is a criminal offense.
- As of 2025-09-29, the statutory maximum prison sentence for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization is 15 years.